Haus Tirol and Stitching Well: The Video

Doug Kreinik just visited Williamsburg, Virginia and made a little movie of the Haus Tirol and Stitching Well shop.  They specialize in cross stitch and samplers but they are a great visit for any needleworker who is at Williamsburg, especially during the festival holiday season.
https://www.facebook.com/Kreinik.Manufacturing.Company/videos/3020997844595275/

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Creating a Sequin Edge on Ornaments: The Movie

This Instagram video demonstrates how to use sequins to create edge trim around ornaments.  I think it is best for ornaments with fairly level edges on the canvas and backing or the sequins won't lay flat, however.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OF2tWIPAo/?igshid=11ik0og95yrtb&fbclid=IwAR1jDSIwqTJiDpU5ytEUX2re_tV8aVeQGTkzhHZZf3Yolg1CLQ_qrVs88u0

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Make Fluffy Stuff By Ruching Petite Frosty Rays

Ruth Schmuff has created a fun video explaining how to create snow or other fluffy effects by rushing Petite Frosty Rays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCfKWxgi3ho&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0yTA6XOAfrE_WyDcz54xjnhxhRPyRRE-d_WPYckFgVbMJJDtEGFi6QOUw

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© Copyright December 13, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Pillows in Traditional and Historic Settings

It's winter in Chilly Hollow, a time to snuggle up at home in front of a roaring fire and read about how needlepoint pillows decorate our homes throughout history.  Here is a bit about the current design trends and how they incorporate needlepoint, courtesy of Architectural Digest.  "Charm and elegance…"  not to mention needlepoint, "never go out of style."
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/why-are-we-yearning-for-traditional-decor-again?fbclid=IwAR0sXvXc2BeEpsf1QbGTfe281bk3uhnTnsEi632ze2bofJ0tJQI7dOq-soM

Old House Online has a complimentary article about historical trends and the right textiles to pull off a period look.  Naturally we need needlepoint pillows for this!
https://www.oldhouseonline.com/interiors-and-decor/decorative-pillows-for-every-era?fbclid=IwAR1FhoIVsAK0PsGqcg0m0t_TFrgE83NQ7Qay8NYdoA-TJw2a8c-c1Q_E-vg

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Creating a Hat Using Mini Sparkles for Padding (The Movie)

BeStitched's latest video tutorial shows you how to make a padded hat using Mini Sparkles for padding. Sparkles and Mini Sparkles —which are the same tubular mesh as regular Sparkles but smaller in diameter— are distributed by Sundance Needlepoint.  I never would have thought to use either thread as a padding under a hat!  Very clever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFyJM_vnqaA

If you aren't familiar with Sparkles in either size, here are the colors and two sizes.  There is also something called Matte Sparkles now, which doesn't have a metallic woven in.
https://myneedlepoint.com/fiber/sale.html

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